With One Voice ‎#646

646. We Three Kings of Orient Are

1 We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of night!
Star with royal beauty bright;
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light!

2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign. (Refrain)

3 Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, gladly raising,
Worshipping God Most High. (Refrain)

4 Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. (Refrain)

5 Glorious now behold Him arise;
King and God and Sacrifice;
Heav'n sing alleluia:
Alleluia the earth replies. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: We three kings of Orient are
• Title: We Three Kings of Orient Are
• Author: John Henry Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, star of wonder, star of night
• Meter: 8 8 4 4 6 and refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Matthew 2:1-12
• Topic: Epiphany

Tune Information

• Name: THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
• Composer: John Henry Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891
• Meter: 8 8 4 4 6 and refrain
• Key: G Major